Senator Sparkman Named to U N Delegation in Critical Hours
John Sparkman of Mount Tabor Morgan County joins the U S delegation to the United Nations as a key advocate of strong defenses and foreign aid. The group includes Warren Austin Lodge Dulles and Eleanor Roosevelt with Sparkman viewed as a principled backer of economic assistance and firm anti Communist stance. North Alabama and Alabama celebrate his appointment as timely and significant in global affairs.
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John
John Sparkman
Mt. Tabor
Hartselle
Morgan County
U. S
United Nations
Warren Austin
Lodge
John Foster Dulles
Eleanor Roosevelt
Sparkman
United States
Senator Sparkman
United
Senate in overwork sparks feuds and tempers in Washington
The Senate shows strain with longer sessions and sharper tempers. Feuds flare among Connally McKellar George and Kefauver as election pressures clash with the Korean crisis. Byrd and Humphrey clash over nonessential expenditures, with Humphrey campaigning in Virginia after sparring in Washington.
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Washington
United States Senate
Connally
Texas
McKellar
Tennessee
George
Georgia
Senate
Senator McKellar
Congressman Cannon
Kefauver
Harry Byrd
Virginia
Hubert Humphrey
Minnesota
Humphrey
Byrd
Editorial Rings Out On Lawmakers Voting In The Dark
The Montgomery Advertiser warns Congress and state legislatures pass much law without knowing contents. A historic tale from Miller legislature recalls a veto showdown over an income tax amendment and a misidentified appropriation bill, provoking chuckles at the time.
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Montgomery. Advertiser
Congress
Advertiser
The
Daily
Luther Patrick
Birmingham
Luther
Miller
Senate
House
Dick Kelly
Talladega
Kelly
Marvin Kelley
Morgan-Lawrence
Kelley
Bitter Senate Feud Flares As GOP Rivalries Rise
The piece details escalating clashes among senators from Nebraska to Washington. Ken Wherry and Wayne Morse clash over civil rights debate history, urging exits from amity as they argue and exchange barbs. Multiple pairs across states feud, prompting Georgia’s Walter George to call the chamber bedlam and question its productivity.
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Senate
Ken Wherry
Nebraska
Wayne Morse
Oregon
Wherry
Morse
Sen
Owen Brewster
Maine
Margaret Chase Smith
GOP
Immature Maturity Traps in Everyday People
A passage urges self analysis to identify emotional immaturity. It lists six signs including self centeredness, blaming others, reliance on others for decisions, parental dependence, quick judgments, and lack of concern for others. The tone reflects personal development guidance.
Virginia Hill Linked to Racketeers Expecting Child
Senate crime investigators seek to question Virginia Hill famed underworld figure who associated with Joe Epstein and Bugsy Siegel. Siegel was murdered at Hill’s Beverly Hills home. She is married to Hans Howser, a former ski instructor interned as an enemy alien.
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Virginia Hill
Joe Epstein
Bugsy Seigel
Bugsy
Virginia
Beverly Hill
Calif
Hans Howser
Philippine Ambassador Rejects Cable Threat to Publicize
Ambassador Mike Elizalde in Manila received a secret government cable urging him to contact Drew Pearson to head off a story. Elizalde replied that Pearson has many sources and will broadcast or print anything he sees fit regardless of those involved.
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Mike” Elizalde
Manila
Drew Pearson
Drew
Ambassador Elizalde
Pearson
FCA mulls excess-profits tax to curb farm land speculation
The Farm Credit Administration weighs a new approach to curb land speculation by asking Congress for an excess-profits tax on farm land turnover since the Korean War. Governor Ivy Duggan has discussed the idea with the Federal Reserve Board as prices rise in the Middle West.
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FCA
Congress
Ivy Duggan
Federal Reserve Board
Middle West
Duggan
Truman Attacks Doctors Lobby In Senate Session
President Truman denounced the medical lobby during talks with senators, criticizing the American Medical Association and the doctors’ influence as excessive and troublesome to policy.
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Truman
National Association of Manufacturers
American Medical Association
Washington vast cold war forecast on Korea and UN forces
The piece argues United Nations troops can defeat North Korea and Russia must decide soon how to respond. It notes Washington’s regained calm, allied support, and adjusted defense posture while warning against rapid Allied flag display and highlighting potential Sino Soviet moves and Chinese orbit risks.
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Korea
United Nations
Korean Peninsula
U. S
Congress
North Korea
Red China
38Th Parallel
Russia
President taunts Pepper as doctors lobbies oppose
The President mocked Sen Claude Pepper, saying they’ve got you, Claude, after his Florida primary defeat. Sen Elbert Thomas voiced concern about facing both the doctors lobby and the N A M in opposition to his re election.
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Claude Pepper
Florida
Claude
Elbert Thomas
Utah
A.M.A
Doctors
Lehman Pressured to Stay in New York Senate Race
Sen. Herbert Lehman, 50, was greatly discouraged by intraparty bickering and lack of DNC support as he considered withdrawing from the New York senate race. President Truman personally urged him to remain. Democrats also back TV films for Lucas, Myers and McMahon, drawing complaints from other senators.
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Herbert Lehman
New York Senate
New York
Democratic National Committee
Truman
Lehman
Scott Lucas
Illinois
Francis Myers
Pennsylvania
Brien McMahon
Connecticut
Western Europe Tank Aid Ships Under Mutual Defense Program
Washington reports thirty two ships are loaded or at sea carrying military cargo under the mutual defense assistance program for the Korean campaign. The flow has continued for over a month with the first tanks for Western Europe loaded last week.
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Washington
Europe
Civilian relief plans eyed by NSB guide
This week cities and states will prepare civilian relief plans with a basic NSB guide to coordinate outside aid during bombing. It envisions intercity pacts such as Chicago linking with a four state area and Washington coordinating with Richmond and Philadelphia.
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National Security Resources Board
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Chicago
Richmond
Philadelphia
Thomas Faces Attack Over Fuzzy Philosophy in Utah Senate Race
Sen Elbert Thomas a Utah Democrat defends his record against Republican Wallace Bennett who left the NAM to oppose him. The veteran lawmaker is cited for backing armed services unification stockpiling minimum wage education aid and science initiatives while he helped found the WAC and supported public housing programs.
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Elbert Thomas
Utah
Wallace Bennett
National Association of Manufacturers
Thom
Thomas
Senate
Armed Services
National Science Foundation
WAC
Coal furnaces gain popularity as wartime demand rises
New York reports coal furnace shipments 60 to 70 percent above last year as homeowners recall WWII shortages after the Korean conflict began. Movie house operators see higher attendance with war boosting patronage. Bankers expect higher reserve requirements to curb inflation, reducing loanable funds.
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New York
Office Cat and Civitan Birthday Party Report
A comic censor stamp joke and a Civitan birthday party highlight this article. Civitan members, including Vic Bubbetts and Civinettes, decorated with gold and blue, with a three layer birthday cake for Vic Rubbett. Dr James L Brakefield delivered a vivid discourse.
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Vic Rubbett
James L. Brakefield
A Tapestry of Wit Faith and Humility Across Voices
A collage of jokes and reflections on life faith and sacrifice features quips about dieting doctors Leacock and a soldier, a landlord and a drink, a coxswain and slavery, culminating in a Christian meditation on Jesus Christ surrendering power and the call to allegiance.
Delegates From Decatur Post Attend VFW Convention
James G. Sandlin John Smith and Vernon Givens travel to Chicago as delegates from the Decatur post to participate in the Veterans of Foreign Wars national convention. The trip marks a major gathering for local veterans.
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James G. Sandlin
John Smith
Vernon Givens
Chicago
Decatur Post
Coast Guard Plans Radio Net Expansion to Decatur Area
Commander Leonard Moody of the Decatur flotilla of the Coast Guard auxiliary says plans are underway to place a Coast Guard radio net arm in Decatur and another at Guntersville, linking with a station at Sheffield to extend river area communications. The Decatur flotilla has conducted missionary work and recently met CG Commander D. T. Adams of St. Louis in Sheffield to discuss forming an auxiliary there along the Tennessee.
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CGA
Leonard Moody
Decatur
Coast Guard Auxiliary
Coast Guard
Guntersville
Sheffield
D. T. Adams
St. Louis
Tennessee
BPW Calendar Crowds Up For Fall Activities
Decatur BPW chapter stays busy planning fall events. They have Sept 9 district meeting in Huntsville with clubs from Athens and Florence, Oct National Business Women's Week celebration, and a November conference at the University of Alabama on women's status.
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Decatur
Business and Professional
Huntsville
Athens
Florence
University of Alabama
Birth of twins sparks newsroom miscue and romantic aside
A caller reports the birth of twins to a newspaper, but the message is miscommunicated at the desk. A romantic telegram unfolds with a boast of riches, a lack of wealth, and a direct plea for love as the scene shifts from news to personal sentiments.
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